WASTE DISCHARGE AUTHORIZATIONS:
APPLICATION FORMS AND GUIDANCE
Guidance: Consultation
Guidance on Applications for Authorizations
under the Environmental Management Act — Consultation
Recommended actions an applicant
should take in submitting an application for a permit, significant
amendment or approval.
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Introduction
This guidance document was prepared to assist the applicant in
understanding the consultation process that must be undertaken
in order to meet the regulatory requirements which provide opportunity
for others to have input to the process and ensure the Director
has the necessary information to make a decision on the application.
The applicant undertakes consultation activities during a pre-application
stage and before formal submission of the application package
to be aware and address the concerns and issues of others in the
process
of determining the extent of waste treatment and disposal technology
needed to protect public health and the environment. These consultation
activities include a pre-application meeting with the manager,
and consultation with the public, agencies and stakeholders through
notices at the site, published in newspapers and hand-delivered
or delivered by mail to stakeholders and agencies.
The Public
Notification Regulation places certain responsibilities
on the applicant.
Referrals
Agencies that may have an interest in the application include,
although are not limited to:
- Environment Canada
- Regional Health Authority
- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
- Ministry of Environment — Environmental Stewardship,
Ecosystem Section
- Land and Water BC Inc.
- Local government (municipality and/or regional district)
A list of agencies and addresses is provided for each ministry
region. For comprehensive regional agency contact lists see: Regional
Agency Contacts and Ministry Regional offices.
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